The 2008 Barolo Brunate is beautifully balanced from start to finish

Not having tasted it before

smoked tea and a hint of animale that is also reflected by the focused and beautifully intense medium-bodied flavors that possess an unusually refined mouth feel

it is impossible to ignore the wine’s richness and depth

palate coating and sappy medium-bodied flavors that are firm

Giovanni Rosso, Barolo Vigna Rionda Ester Canale Vintage:2011 The 2008 Barolo Brunate isThe Tommaso Canale 2007 Barolo Vigna Rionda reveals lovely inner perfume and a sensual personality. Rose petals, licorice, tar, sweet cherries and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass. The tannins are firm yet well integrated. This is a decidedly mid weight, gracious style for the year. It will be interesting to see how the wine develops over the coming years, but it is unrealistic to place too high an expectation on a wine that